The Trans Tasman Pol Pod Episode 41

The Government's economic policies are still failing to deliver, with unemployment up again, and the highest number out of work since 1994, but some research shows "green shoot" are appearing. A new argues this country’s 3-year Parliamentary term is too short for effective Government – few would argue with its view there, but calling for more MPs to keep politicians accessible to voters may be a step too far. A report, written by members of the Aotearoa Centre for Indigenous Peoples and the Law (Te Wai Ariki), is set to tell the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination a significant, ideologically driven attack on Māori rights, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and racial equity is occurring here.The country’s Iwi are losing patience with Te Pāti Māori and its internal ructions, and are pushing the party to get its act together as the country heads into election year. Te Pāti Māori is in disarray heading into 2026. Joining us this week is Labour's Finance Spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds, to talk Capital Gains and other economic issues: